ESPN: Broncos faced more adversity, will win AFCCG

[Kdo5]

For the first time in a while I get the feeling that the disrespect card is going to be played in that locker room. And that makes me feel even more optimistic.

 

[dales804]

For the first time in a while I get the feeling that the disrespect card is going to be played in that locker room. And that makes me feel even more optimistic.

If Brady is on the radio Monday morning saying he's sure "everyone will pick the Broncos" it sounds like it already is. And I don't think the Patriots have been underdogs in the playoffs (going by Vegas line) since 2006.

 

[resdubwhite]

I may not even watch the game. Its not even worth it.

doomed.


doomed I tells ya.

in other breaking Espn news. Peyton Manning's farts have a pleasant odour.

 

[Sicilian]

they've also had to remember how painful last season was, when they were upset at home in a divisional playoff loss to Baltimore.

Even if I bought this as "adversity" (which it isn't), is this writer too narrow-sighted to see that the Patriots had the EXACT SAME FRICKEN END TO THEIR SEASON.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Oh, it's Jeff chadidha

 

[reflexblue]

2013 NFL playoffs -- Ten questions about the Patriots and Broncos in the AFC title game - ESPN Boston

and thus the ESPN disrespect card of the pats begin



and then....

What SHLOCK, what utter Bull ****, pure un adulterated garbage. It sounds like a piece from the onion

 

[SHOWTIME15]

How on earth did the broncos "dominate" the game through three quarters? I suppose they did with time of possession and yards, but not really on the scoreboard, which is what counts.

 

[BradyFTW!]

IMO yesterday's game has more to do with Chargers not executing well than Broncos shutting them.... to start with, Chargers never seemed to try passing the ball much ... then stuck to run and it got them nowhere.... they didn't play like they were prepared to play.. they were all over the place giving away stupid penalties.. that game could've been closer than it looked ....

The Chargers opening up and getting the ball to Keenan Allen coincided with Harris leaving the game with injury. It's also worth noting that Harris would have almost certainly been the CB matched up on Edelman, since Edelman is exactly the type of WR that he's best against. Harris being out is really big for this offense.

 

[hyperpat]

How on earth did the broncos "dominate" the game through three quarters? I suppose they did with time of possession and yards, but not really on the scoreboard, which is what counts.

Exactly, You'd think the Donkeys hung a 30-spot on 'em by the second quarter. The Bolts lost because they played like they didn't care for almost three quarters - especially their O-line. Maybe it's the surfer dude atmosphere of San Diego, but the Bolts remain one of the most inconsistent, unmotivated teams in the NFL. If they played 60 minutes with some fire they might be good.



XXX

 

[shmessy]

Obviously, Jeffrey Chadidha is auditioning for a job at the Globe.

 

[shmessy]

Exactly, You'd think the Donkeys hung a 30-spot on 'em by the second quarter. The Bolts lost because they played like they didn't care for almost three quarters - especially their O-line. Maybe it's the surfer dude atmosphere of San Diego, but the Bolts remain one of the most inconsistent, unmotivated teams in the NFL. If they played 60 minutes with some fire they might be good.



XXX

With Ryan Matthews hobbled, the SD running game was "Let's see if we can throw Woodhead against the line as hard as possible - - maybe some will get through".

Denver ain't facing THAT this week.

 

[Delicate Genius]

 

[dales804]

How on earth did the broncos "dominate" the game through three quarters? I suppose they did with time of possession and yards, but not really on the scoreboard, which is what counts.

They were up 17-0 after three quarters. But the flow of the game does matter. I'm reminded of the Saints vs Eagles Wild Card game when Brees was playing terrible but yet PHI was only up 7-6 at the half. At that point I thought to myself, PHI is done; they haven't taken advantage of the turnovers and Brees will probably get it together.

 

[Observer]

Another "adversity" competition… yawn.
The Broncos can keep their adversity and cry themselves to sleep with it while we take the win.

 

[MileHighFish]

Another "adversity" competition… yawn.
The Broncos can keep their adversity and cry themselves to sleep with it while we take the win.

And the Pats can keep their "nobody respects us" card and cry themselves to sleep with it....

 

[LasVegasPatsFan]

I'd say that with the loss of Harris, the Broncos are still not on the Patriots level of injuries, but they are getting close. If you asked a lot of people before the season who are the most irreplaceable players on both teams, here's how I think it would go down:

Patriots
1. Brady
2. Gronkowski
3. Wilfork
4. Talib
5. Mayo (although many would have argued that McCourty or Jones were as valuable, and right now, you might argue Mankins or Edelman.)

Broncos
1. Manning
2. Miller
3. Clady (his contract proves it.)
4. D. Thomas
5. Decker or Welker

Patriots also lost Tommy Kelly, but the Broncos lost Kevin Vickerson and Derek Wolfe. Patriots lost Vollmer and the Broncos had a rash of injuries on their interior OL to start the season. Now the Broncos have lost probably their best coverage guy.

The Patriots injuries have been more magnified because they are more visible involving skill players, particularly pass catchers, while Manning's "Big 4" have waltzed around with little resistance all season.

I agree with you and I also strongly feel the biggest hit the Pats took this year was Hernandez. No one on this team has been able to take his spot, nor Gronkowski's

 

[FourierSeries]

And the Pats can keep their "nobody respects us" card and cry themselves to sleep with it....

Usually when we play the "no one respects us" card it is the other team that ends up crying themselves to sleep after the game.

 

[Deus Irae]

It's Jeff Chadiha/end thread

 

[Froob]

Ball washing for Manning has hit a point I didn't think possible. On river's first touchdown to Keenan Allen the first thing Simms said was "Peyton makes that throw all the time." Now he's getting credit when other qbs make plays.

 

[Observer]

Usually when we play the "no one respects us" card it is the other team that ends up crying themselves to sleep after the game.

Of course nobody respects us or loves us. When you are top dog, you make a lot of people jealous. We are cool with that.